Asian Games towel incident: 蔣萬安 says saying “Taiwan” should not be taboo
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Companies mentioned：蔣萬安、Team Taiwan、中央社
2026-09-27 12:00–15:00 JST
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（42）
Asian Games baseball: Lin Yu-min throws 8 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts as Taiwan beats China for bronze
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Facts
- 8 scoreless innings
- 10 strikeouts
- 5-1
- 1 hit
Companies mentioned：台灣棒球代表隊、中國隊、日本隊
Nepal’s hydropower faces climate test; floods prompt rethink of dam-building strategy
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- More than 1400 people were killed
- Caused Nepal’s power system to lose about 10% of its generating capacity
- More than 90% of Nepal’s electricity comes from hydropower
- Original該國水力發電容量增加逾4倍，達到約4120百萬瓦
- Helped connect nearly all of the country’s population of nearly 3000萬 people to the power grid
- Original使全國電網減少410百萬瓦供電能力
- Original6座合計容量達508百萬瓦的興建中電廠受損
Companies mentioned：尼泊爾獨立電力生產商協會（Independent Power Producers' Association，IPPAN）
62 days to go: 蘇巧慧 says New Taipei’s victory starts in Sanchong
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- 62 days to go
Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社
洪棟霖 opens campaign headquarters in Magong, says serving Penghu is his only goal
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Facts
- Magong City is the largest county-administered city among Penghu’s 5 townships and 1 city, with a population of about 6萬 people
Companies mentioned：國民黨、無黨團結聯盟、民進黨
俄羅斯 backs 印度 for permanent UN Security Council seat, opposes adding Western seats
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- The 聯合國 Security Council currently has 15 member states
- 5 permanent members of the 聯合國
- 10 non-permanent members with 2-year terms
Companies mentioned：俄羅斯、印度、中國、巴西、德國、日本、模里西斯、葡萄牙、美國、法國、英國、丹麥、希臘、巴基斯坦、巴拿馬、索馬利亞、巴林、哥倫比亞、剛果民主共和國、拉脫維亞、賴比瑞亞、聯合國、金磚國家、BRICS、印度時報、Times of India、印度亞洲國際新聞社、ANI、印度斯坦時報、Hindustan Times
World Pair Go Championship: 許皓鋐 and 楊子萱 finish runner-up
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- Competing for the 5 million yen champion’s prize
- Took home the 2 million yen runner-up prize
Companies mentioned：許皓鋐、楊子萱、一力遼、藤澤里菜、申旻埈、金恩持、王星昊、於之瑩、海峰棋院、中央社
Russian airstrikes on civilian storage facilities severely disrupt life for Kyiv residents
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Facts
- This year, the number of airstrikes on civilian storage facilities in the Kyiv region is nearly 3 times the combined total of the previous 4 years
- As many as 2/3 of the airstrikes occurred after August
- Such Russian attacks have left the Ukrainian government with a budget deficit of about 1.5 billion dollars
- The cost of rebuilding the logistics system could push food prices up by about 2.5%
- The annual inflation rate reached 8.1% in August this year
- As much as 90% of Ukraine’s exports rely on sea transport
Companies mentioned：可口可樂、Silpo、Fozzy集團、ACLED、烏克蘭央行
Man appears dazed, runs from police and slips; Taoyuan officers find methamphetamine
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Facts
- Officers from 武陵派出所 were on patrol on the evening of the 26th
- 劉柏春 said 姜男 repeatedly looked back to see whether officers were chasing him as he fled. Running barefoot, he slipped under an arcade less than 20 meters away. Officers who arrived shortly afterward immediately subdued him and found methamphetamine in his pocket. He was transferred for investigation in accordance with the law.
Companies mentioned：桃園市警局、桃園分局、武陵派出所
Keelung man resists police check and is subdued; brother and sister allegedly attack officers as police fire warning shots into the air
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Facts
- Officers fired 3 warning shots into the air
Companies mentioned：基隆市警察局、第四分局、中山派出所、基隆地檢署
Foreign Ministry: Trump-Xi meeting focused on US-China economic and trade ties, in line with prior information
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- 習近平 visited the United States recently and held bilateral talks with 川普 at the 白宮 on the 24th.
- Speaking to reporters at the 白宮 on the morning of the 26th, 川普 confirmed the Trump-Xi meeting touched on Taiwan. “We didn’t spend a lot of time talking about Taiwan. He understands my feelings very well,” he said.
Companies mentioned：川普、習近平、白宮、北京、盧比歐
After Trump-Xi meeting, deputy mainland affairs chief says three things remain unchanged in US-China-Taiwan relations
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Facts
- Resolution 2758
Companies mentioned：中華亞太菁英交流協會、美國、台灣、中國、日本、英國、法國、德國、紐西蘭、澳洲、韓國、波蘭、歐盟、聯合國、中華民國、中華人民共和國、中共
Original亞運克拉術4強內戰 台灣女將李宛庭王品淳保底2獎牌
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- Women’s 57-kilogram division
- About 3500 years ago
Companies mentioned：李宛庭、王品淳、國立體育大學
Beitou’s Xiushan Village, a Taipei Grand Trail waypoint, could reach citywide levels for sewer connections
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Facts
- The share of registered households in Xiushan Village connected to the public sewer system is expected to exceed 8成
- The share of registered households in Xiushan Village connected to the public sewer system is expected to exceed 8成, benefiting more than 500 households
- The citywide connection rate was 83.71% as of the end of August
- Serving about 97萬 households
- A budget of NT$56.828 million was allocated
- The connection rate was just 29.99% as of the end of June this year
Companies mentioned：台北市衛工處、中央社
Third day of the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday: 高公局 forecasts a northbound traffic surge, with 13 road sections prone to congestion
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Facts
- As of 11 a.m. today, traffic volume across the entire freeway network was 30.2 million vehicle-kilometers.
Companies mentioned：高公局、航港局
French media focus on 2 more meetings between Trump and Xi in 2026 after summit outcomes released
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Facts
- 2 meetings
- This year’s busy engagement schedule is set to reach 4 meetings
Companies mentioned：法國國際廣播電台、中央社
Taichung migrant worker drives off after refusing police inspection; 4 passengers flee
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Facts
- May be fined between NT$10,000 and NT$30,000
- The driver’s license will also be suspended for 6 months
Companies mentioned：台中市警局烏日分局
柯文哲 campaigns for candidate in Yunlin, says 張嘉郡 has “no problem” running for county magistrate
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Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨
Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda sues TikTok over AI-replicated voice
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Facts
- The account’s followers once topped 200,000
- Estimated to generate more than ¥500,000 a month, about NT$100,000
Companies mentioned：TikTok、咒術迴戰、遊戲王、日本演員工會（Japan Actors Union）
Original中國綠能輸出帶來全球減碳量 超越英國全年排放
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- Helped the world avoid about 374 million metric tons of carbon-equivalent emissions
- 中國’s clean-technology exports in 2025 are expected to reduce carbon emissions by about 6.9 billion metric tons
- The emissions reduction was up 31% from 2024
- Global carbon emissions totaled about 39 billion metric tons in 2024
- Export value reached 194 billion dollars last year
- Exports had already reached 128 billion dollars by June this year
Companies mentioned：中國、英國、能源與清潔空氣研究中心、CREA、印度、巴基斯坦、中央電力局、Central Electricity Authority、埃克森美孚、ExxonMobil、美眾院
Asian Games baseball: Taiwan battles China for bronze; organizers remove notice banning the Republic of China flag
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Facts
- Original台灣隊在4強超級循環賽與中國隊交鋒
Companies mentioned：台灣棒球代表隊、中國隊、日本隊
味全龍 rallies for charity blood drive, collecting 365 bags
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Facts
- A total of 365 bags of blood were collected
- Total blood donation volume: 91,250 c.c.
- A total of 291 people took part
- 263 people successfully donated blood
Companies mentioned：味全龍、味全公司、德克士、96自轉車
High-speed rail sets single-day ridership record; standing passengers in business-class cars spark controversy
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Facts
- Ridership hit a record 348,000 on the 24th
- Ridership also reached 315,000 on the 25th
- A total of 663,000 passenger trips over 2 days
- A business-class ticket costs NT$2500
- A non-reserved seat costs NT$1480
- A price difference of about NT$1020
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵、Threads、高鐵企業網站、T-EX行動購票、LINE TODAY
Taiwanese classics meet contemporary jazz as Taiwanese band’s Washington performance moves American audiences
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Facts
- 文化部駐美國代表處台灣書院 and Formosan Groove are presenting 4 concerts in Washington in September and November
- 李欣怡, who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, realized her dream of producing a music album last year
- Including a performance on November 2 at Washington’s renowned jazz club Blues Alley
Companies mentioned：Formosan Groove、中央社、文化部駐美國代表處台灣書院、甘迺迪表演藝術中心、John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts、The REACH藝術空間River Pavilion、Blues Alley
18-year-old in Taichung suspected of drug trafficking; police seize cartoon-themed drug-laced coffee packets
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Facts
- Weekly pay of NT$25,000
- 71 packets of drug-laced coffee
US media: China’s “panda diplomacy” no longer carries the weight it once did in the United States
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- Annual fees as high as 1 million dollars
- About NT$31.73 million
Companies mentioned：中央社、華爾街日報、尼克森、APEC、聖地牙哥動物園、華盛頓國家動物園、亞特蘭大動物園、新加坡國立大學
Autumn rain front lashes northern Kyushu; daily rainfall in several areas exceeds September averages
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Facts
- Intense rainfall of 54 millimeters
- 265.5 millimeters
- 1.6 times
- 189 millimeters
- 171 millimeters
Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、日本氣象廳、國土交通省
Suspected violation of election and recall laws: 小商人 campaign vehicle seized in Minxiong
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Facts
- Ordered released on bail of NT$50,000
Companies mentioned：小商人、民雄鄉長、林于玲、陳姓司機、嘉義地檢署、調查局嘉義縣調查站、嘉義縣警察局民雄分局
Taiwanese tea aromas waft through Japan travel fair; 東洋大學 lecture shares Taiwanese and Japanese tea cultures
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Facts
- 東洋大學's Faculty of International Tourism held a “Taiwan Tea Lecture” and tea-tasting event in the exhibition area on the 26th
Companies mentioned：東洋大學、HAPPY LEMON
Soaring rents make life untenable for tenants; tens of thousands protest in Madrid
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- Authorities estimate that about 25,000 people took part in the protest
- More than 300,000 participants
- After acquiring properties, real estate companies raised rents by 275%
- Bringing the monthly rent to 2,650 euros
- A shortage of 700,000 housing units
Companies mentioned：馬德里房客聯盟、西班牙銀行
廢死聯盟 seeks ruling that execution of Huang Lin-kai's death sentence was illegal; 最高行政法院 rejects petition, making ruling final
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Facts
- A total of 36 death-row inmates are awaiting execution across Taiwan
- There are currently 34
Companies mentioned：廢死聯盟、台灣廢除死刑推動聯盟、法務部、最高行政法院、台北高等行政法院、最高檢察署、憲法法庭
Low interest rates at Taipei's publicly run pawnshop; bonus cash offered to customers
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Facts
- 0.68% for the general public
- 0.56% for Taipei residents
- 0.32% for disadvantaged groups in Taipei
- Amounts range from NT$1,000 to NT$3,000
- Received NT$3,000
- Supporting his dream of a graduation trip
Companies mentioned：台北市動產質借處
Original科技衝擊教學 教育部長致信全國教師提7政策撐腰
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Facts
- Education internship grants raised to NT$15,000 per month
- Policy approval rating just 2.37 points
- A total of 3,322 valid questionnaires were collected
Companies mentioned：教育部、台灣教育產業工會、PISA 2025
歐盟 announces 710 million euros in aid, with most of the funds going to Africa
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Facts
- 歐盟 will allocate 710 million euros
- 歐盟 will invest 380 million euros
- 歐盟 also drew 252 million euros from its emergency aid reserve
Companies mentioned：歐洲聯盟、歐盟、聯合國、法新社、撒哈拉沙漠以南非洲、巴勒斯坦領土、黎巴嫩、烏克蘭、非洲大湖地區、剛果民主共和國、伊波拉
Poll by the Institute for National Defense and Security Research: Han Kuang conveys the message of preserving peace through strength, with more than six in ten agreeing
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Facts
- A combined 67.3%
- A combined 19.6%
- A combined 61.5%
- A combined 23.4%
- A total of 1,215 responses
- The maximum margin of random sampling error is ±2.81%
Companies mentioned：國防安全研究院、國防部、中共政軍與作戰概念研究所、國立政治大學選舉研究中心、中央社
U15世界盃棒球賽: Chen Chang-jui pitches a shutout as 台灣 beats 委內瑞拉 for 2 straight wins
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Facts
- Won 3-0 at the final whistle for 2 straight wins in the preliminary round
- Pitched a complete 7 innings
- 台灣's team had just 2 hits
- 台灣's team won 9-0
Companies mentioned：U15世界盃棒球賽、台灣、委內瑞拉、美國、澳洲、捷克、尼加拉瓜、多明尼加、日本、墨西哥、古巴、德國、南非、中央社、中央訊息
Original早期子宮內膜癌肺轉移 新藥助6旬婦病情踩煞車
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Facts
- New cases reached 3,690
- Her condition remained stable and under control for 1 full year
Companies mentioned：中央社、台大醫院、衛生福利部國民健康署
Diving accidents reported frequently; 觀光署 issues guidance on entry conditions and basic equipment
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Facts
- 2 accidents have occurred before September is even over
- May be fined up to NT$50,000
- If the activity is commercial in nature, the maximum fine is NT$200,000
Companies mentioned：觀光署、台灣自由潛水發展協會
Original亞運羽球葉宏蔚/詹又蓁 混雙晉4強保底銅牌
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Facts
- Ye Hong-wei and Zhan You-zhen, ranked No. 9 in the world
- World No. 22 Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat
- After several rallies with their opponents in the opening game, they took it 21-18
- Original第2局葉宏蔚、詹又蓁防守到位輪轉也快，比賽後段逐漸拉開差距，順利直落2過關
- The last time a Taiwanese pair won a medal in Asian Games badminton mixed doubles was in 2010, when Chen Hung-ling and Cheng Wen-hsing did so
Companies mentioned：世界羽球總會（BWF）
Tech giants spark agentic AI race for round-the-clock personal assistants
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Facts
- Meta launched its personal intelligent agent Muse on September 9
- Gemini Spark is powered by the Gemini 3.6 Flash model and is billed as “available 24 hours a day”
- Microsoft (微軟) is also overhauling its AI platform, unveiling a new Copilot on the 25th with 3 major new features: Home, Code and Autopilot
Companies mentioned：Meta、Google、微軟、Microsoft、OpenAI、Anthropic、Counterpoint Research、和碩
Construction-site fire in Taipei's Da'an District; Building Administration Office: work halted and fines issued for lack of fire-safety measures
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Facts
- The contractor and the supervising architect were each fined NT$90,000
- A total of 114 people responded to the scene
Companies mentioned：國家都更中心
Trump-Xi meeting ends; national security official says maintaining strategic resolve is Taiwan's top priority
With the Trump-Xi meeting over, Taiwanese national security officials say the US and China are entering a new normal of “high-frequency communication but intense competition.” They stress that Taiwan should maintain strategic resolve, consolidate its key position in high-tech supply chains such as semiconductors and AI, and deepen multilateral values-based alliances and asymmetric defense capabilities.
Taiwan | 風傳媒（31）
Sent resumes to 100 companies and got no interviews? 57-year-old man lands a job with “1招”; experts reveal key to job hunting for older workers
A 57-year-old male job seeker applied to 700 companies and ultimately received 2 job offers. Experts say older job seekers should focus on their contributions rather than their skills, and recommend directly contacting small and medium-sized business owners who have not publicly advertised vacancies.
Graphic》A look at China's next-generation fighter: J-36 prototype evolves again, resembling an “airborne cruiser” designed to hunt early-warning aircraft
The latest flight-test footage of China’s next-generation tailless stealth fighter, the J-36, has leaked. Large radar and conformal antennas are visible on the nose and dorsal fuselage, and Western experts describe it as an “airborne cruiser” designed to command drone swarms and provide support behind the front lines. The aircraft is made by 成都飛機工業集團.
Companies mentioned：成都飛機工業集團、The War Zone
iPhone and Apple Watch haptic technology accused of infringement! Jury awards $5.7 billion; Apple to appeal
A jury in a U.S. patent infringement lawsuit found that the Taptic Engine haptic technology in Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch infringed Taction Technology’s patent and ordered Apple to pay US$5.7 billion in damages. Apple says it did not infringe the patent and plans to appeal.
Companies mentioned：Taction Technology
Government handout announced! Starting 10/1, everyone can apply to receive 500元; eligibility and 3-step application process explained
苗栗縣政府 announced a “500-yuan Miaoli Coin rebate” program starting October 1, 2026, in conjunction with 交通部觀光署's weekday domestic tourism lodging subsidy, with a limit of 20,000 sets. After staying at a legal lodging facility and meeting the requirements, travelers can claim the rebate through the “Miaoli Coin APP” and use it at 375 participating stores. The county government also recommended 3 autumn farm-tour routes.
Companies mentioned：交通部觀光署、苗栗縣政府
Japan sharply tightens policies on foreigners! Sanae Takaichi proposes new permanent residency rules, raising income and language thresholds
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced stricter policies for foreign nationals, including higher income and language requirements for permanent residency and tighter residency screening. She also said the government would step up measures against illegal overstays while sharply cutting passport fees for Japanese citizens.
Today's (09/27) top stories! 10000元 universal payout and growth allowance amounts, dates and methods; Lai and Tsai join forces with Soong Chu-yu, shaking up Keelung election; LINE announces major cuts to “2 key features”
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Companies mentioned：LINE、悠遊卡公司、台鉄
This 1 soy milk from 全聯 is so good it’s often sold out! Insiders praise its rich bean flavor and smooth, nutritious taste: they grab 6 cartons at a time
Thick-boiled soy milk from Sugar Factory is being sold at 全聯 in a buy-one-get-one-free promotion, drawing attention on social media. Each 290 ml bottle costs 45 yuan and contains 12.5 g of protein.
Companies mentioned：全聯、台糖
Is delaying your labor insurance pension a costly mistake? Expert debunks the myth of getting 20% more after 5 years; claim early at this age to get 960,000 more
Taiwan’s labor insurance pension system will be revised in 2026, raising the eligibility age from 64 to 65. Experts say the break-even point between early claims at 60 and standard claims at 65 is around 85, making the strategic choice of when to claim important for preparing for longevity risk.
30 years of memories gone! Famous Taiwanese KTV chain announces closure, leaving just 1 location nationwide; final-day deals revealed
大帑殿明華店, a long-running KTV in Kaohsiung that has operated for 30 years, will close at 5 a.m. on Sept. 28. The closure comes amid increased competition and market changes, and special offers will be available before it shuts. 大順店 will be the only branch remaining in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：超級巨星自助式KTV、凱悦YES KTV、Wego歡唱、賓士KTV、享溫馨
No need to steam sweet potatoes in a rice cooker anymore! Expert shares 1 simple trick to cook them through quickly without turning on the stove; fluffier and more tender than oven-roasted
Internet users have shared a method for reheating frozen steamed sweet potatoes in a microwave. A Japanese TV program has also featured a method for cooking raw sweet potatoes in a microwave.
Lihpao and 六福村 both lose out! Taiwan’s top amusement park draws 3.02 million visitors; guests praise its easy-to-explore grounds, many attractions, great value and lasting appeal
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration statistics for months 1–7 of 2026 show that 義大世界 attracted more than 3.02 million visitors, ranking first ahead of Lihpao Land and 六福村. The fully indoor 尚順育楽世界 ranked 3rd, highlighting the popularity of indoor theme parks.
Companies mentioned：義大世界、麗寶楽園度假村、尚順育楽世界、六福村、劍湖山世界、小人國主題樂園、九族文化村、九九峰動物樂園、遠雄海洋公園、小叮噹科學主題樂園
Rapidus takes on 2-nanometer mass production! Is a U.S. listing next? The key strategy behind Japan’s bid to catch up with TSMC
Rapidus is aiming to mass-produce 2-nanometer semiconductors, with production targeted to begin in the second half of fiscal 2027. The Japanese government is providing substantial support, and the company is also considering a U.S. listing and local production if it succeeds. The effort is part of a strategy to revive Japan’s semiconductor industry and catch up with TSMC.
Companies mentioned：Rapidus、TSMC、IBM
Taipei loses out! This county tops Taiwan in education spending, with parents spending the most—NT$46,000 a month on their children
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Cygames revamps its 2026 creative competition! Adds VTuber and board game categories, inviting creators worldwide to take part
Cygames has revamped its student competition, the Cygames 2026 Creative Contest. It has added board game and VTuber categories to encourage entries from student creators around the world.
Companies mentioned：Cygames、風傳媒
Interview: Not afraid AI will take his job! Japanese actor Tetsuya Bessho’s letter to creators: These 3 abilities will be most valuable in the future
Japanese actor Tetsuya Bessho spoke with Taiwanese media and announced that the SSFF & ASIA film festival he organizes will be upgraded to Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS. He also said creators in the AI era need 3 key abilities: conceptual thinking; editing skills and an eye for aesthetics; and deep insight into human nature and empathy.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Does Trump want to stand as Xi Jinping’s equal and co-manage the world? Washington Post assesses Trump’s diplomatic gamble: the grand feast ends in gloom, sparking bipartisan uproar in Washington
President Donald Trump gave President Xi Jinping an unusually lavish welcome and displayed the U.S. Constitution, but the visit produced few concrete results and drew bipartisan criticism in the United States. Agreements were limited to symbolic gestures, including extending the trade-war truce and loaning pandas, leaving the competitive structure of U.S.-China relations unchanged.
Trump clashes with CNN again! Judge says move is “likely unconstitutional,” but White House still bars it from Air Force One coverage
A federal district court made a preliminary finding that former President Trump’s ban on 3 outlets, including CNN, from access to the White House may have been unconstitutional. The White House has since excluded CNN from the press pool traveling aboard Air Force One, as the standoff between the media and the administration continues. The dispute is a significant constitutional issue involving freedom of speech and press independence.
Companies mentioned：CNN、MS NOW、ポリティコ、ABC、CBS、NBC、フォックスニュース、ワーナー・ブラザース・ディスカバリー、パラマウント・スカイダンス、リアル・アメリカズ・ボイス
Can you still collect a pension if you once failed to pay national pension contributions? Labor Insurance Bureau warns of 1 fatal mistake: your old-age pension could shrink dramatically
The Labor Insurance Bureau says people who have previously failed to pay national pension contributions can still receive an old-age pension. But if contributions remain unpaid for more than 10 years, they lose the right to make up the payments, their contribution record is reset to zero, and they can receive only the lower B-type benefit for life, affecting their retirement income.
Pessimistic people really are more likely to fail! Expert says just change “this phrase”—no need to force yourself to be positive
A study suggests that negative words can adversely affect the brain and autonomic nervous system and increase the rate of task failure. It highlights the importance of reducing negative expressions rather than forcing oneself to be positive.
Companies mentioned：大是文化
Running out of iPhone storage? Don’t rush to delete tons of photos! Insiders tested 1 quick trick that frees up 100GB in seconds, making your phone feel brand new
A method for freeing up to 100 GB of iPhone storage by deleting and reinstalling apps has gained attention on social media. The report also explains how it differs from Apple’s official “Offload Unused Apps” feature.
Companies mentioned：Apple
Questions raised over whether Chiang Wan-an falsely claimed an SJD degree? U.S.-based professor checks “key old records”: it was a false alarm
A professor who had traveled to the United States used the Wayback Machine to investigate questions about Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s educational background and concluded that they were based on a misunderstanding.
What is that diamond-shaped leather patch on a backpack for? It’s not just for looks—insiders reveal its surprisingly useful function
The diamond-shaped leather patch on the front of a backpack, known as a “lash tab,” is not merely decorative. It is an attachment point for carrying climbing gear such as crampons and ropes. Some brands still use it for practical purposes, while others retain it as a design feature.
Companies mentioned：JanSport、Herschel、Osprey、Business Insider
A guide for the “suspended generation”: How is Xiang Biao becoming a new mentor to young Chinese people, and how does he explain China’s “involution” and anxiety?
Chinese anthropologist Professor Xiang Biao has drawn attention, particularly among Generation Z, as a guide for the “suspended generation.” Using concepts such as “involution” and “suspension,” he analyzes the anxieties and competitive structures facing young people in China and offers guidance on how to live from an academic perspective. The phenomenon reflects a search for emotional support among young people at a turning point in Chinese society.
Why do most people spend extra just to qualify for free shipping? Expert reveals the money-draining trap—it’s no wonder they can’t save
An excerpt from a book by Akira Ikegami explains the “free effect,” in which consumers are drawn to the word “free” and make irrational purchases. It analyzes, from the perspective of behavioral economics, the tendency to buy extra items just to qualify for free shipping.
Companies mentioned：先覺出版
2026 Nagoya Asian Games baseball: Taiwan vs. China bronze-medal game begins 9/27! Live score, free broadcast and schedule details
The bronze-medal game in baseball at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games will begin at 11 a.m. on September 27 Taiwan time, with Chinese Taipei facing China again for the medal. This article provides the full schedule, broadcast information, starting lineups and an analysis of the teams’ past records.
Companies mentioned：華視、愛爾達電視、東森電視台、緯來體育台
Earned NT$79,000 in just a few weeks! 42-year-old mom’s “1 side business” brings in more than a typical office worker—she can make money without returning to work
Lauren McDuffie, a 42-year-old mother in the United States, founded the salad dressing powder brand Dressy, investing US$30,000 and generating US$2,500 in revenue within weeks of launch. She noticed that consumers were willing to make bread at home but found preparing salad dressing inconvenient, so she introduced a product that can be quickly prepared by adding water and oil. The case shows that even a small side business can become profitable quickly and validates demand for simpler cooking processes.
Yang Dai-kang goes all out in retirement game, hitting a bases-loaded single! High school mentor and teammates gather as he vows to contribute to baseball in Taiwan and Japan
Taiwanese baseball player Yang Dai-Kang played a retirement game for Oisix Niigata in the Japanese professional baseball minor leagues, going all out and hitting a game-tying single with the bases loaded. His retirement ceremony was attended by his high school mentor and former teammates. He tearfully expressed his gratitude and pledged to contribute to baseball in Taiwan and Japan in the future.
Companies mentioned：Oisix新潟天鵝皇隊、千葉羅德隊、日本ハムファイターズ、読売ジャイアンツ
High-occupancy rules on national highways: “Does a pregnant woman count as 3 people?” Highway bureau reveals the answer! Carry this item and even 1 person driving can use the lane
交通部高速公路局 has clarified how pregnant women are treated under occupancy restrictions on national highways. A fetus does not count toward the passenger total, but a pregnant woman may use the road even with only 1 person in the vehicle if she carries her maternal health handbook and identification.
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局
How will the market move after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday? Three major institutional investors make early bets on 16 stocks; the top net-buy pick revealed
After the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, three major institutional investors made early bets on 16 stocks expected to benefit, including 友達, 台達電 and 聯發科, focusing on China-related, AI and Nvidia concept stocks. Financial expert Chen Chong-ming named 聯強 and 大聯大 as long-term investment picks and added to his 大聯大 holdings.
Companies mentioned：友達、台達電、聯發科、廣達、大聯大、聯強、致茂、統一證、十銓、大量、愛普、尖點、福邦證、漢測、雙鴻、凱基金、騰輝電子、創新服務、統新、南茂、台泥、嘉晶、京元電子、景碩、日月光投控、欣興、聯茂、南電、宏齊、聯電、國巨、亞泥
Taiwan Railways' Most Desolate Stations Ranked: The No. 1 station sees just 1 passenger a day; this station even keeps its restrooms locked, with no seats on the platform
Taiwan Railways released its 2025 annual passenger traffic statistics. Neishi Station in Pingtung retained the title of most desolate station, with an average of just 1 passenger a day. The lack of access to restrooms and seats on the platform at Haituan Station drew concern from elected representatives. Guangfu Station in Hualien saw traffic surge 123% as volunteers poured in to help with disaster relief, making it the biggest gainer.
Companies mentioned：台鐵公司
Xiao Zhan and Zhang Linghe lose out! The consensus pick for the handsomest male star in Chinese dramas' TOP10 is him: the ultimate striking-feature beauty, with an icy aura no one can match
Competition among male stars in Chinese dramas is heating up in 2026. The online poll for the “TOP10 Handsomest Male Stars” is out, with Song Weilong taking the top spot and Xiao Zhan, Zhang Linghe and others also making the list. The results reflect the dominance of striking-feature looks and handsome stars in period dramas, while rising stars such as Cheng Lei and Ding Yuxi are rapidly gaining popularity.
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【BASI GUADAGNINO for ZARA HOME】A short film by Luca Guadagnino released; event to be held during Milan Fashion Week
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- More than 200 homeware and capsule collection items unveiled
- During Milan Fashion Week, Friday, September 25, 2026
- Expanded to more than 60 markets worldwide
Companies mentioned：Zara Home、Inditex、La Pelota
EIKEN® answer速報 | Free self-scoring sheet predicts the score needed to pass without a writing response
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Facts
- Official answers scheduled for release: Monday, September 28, after 13:00
- Online results for this first-stage exam are scheduled to be released on Monday, October 26.
Companies mentioned：スタディスタジオ株式会社、日本英語検定協会、スタスタLIVE英検
Domestic production share falls from 50% in 1990 to 1.1%; as sewing factories disappear, casual shirt brand CLOFT unveils 3 new fall/winter styles sewn in Japan
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- In 1990, 50.1% of clothing supplied in Japan was produced domestically.
- In 2025, domestically produced clothing accounted for 1.1%.
- Original国内生産量は5,341万点で、1990年と比べるとおよそ20分の1です。
- Domestic production in 2025 fell a further 11.0% from the previous year.
- Price: 25,000 yen each (27,500 yen including tax)
Companies mentioned：CLOFT、株式会社T&Y、WWDJAPAN、日本繊維輸入組合、繊研新聞、代官山 蔦屋書店、三省堂書店、ANGERS bureau、ホテルニューオータニ、LightUP、Zekoo
317 natural stone accessories themed around “career luck and success” and “unfolding your talents” are included in this offer from Hawaii-based power stone specialty store 「マルラニハワイ」! 10% off and free shipping on all items [online shop only]
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- 10% off 317 eligible items
- 10% OFF
- Founded: April 2005
Companies mentioned：マルラニハワイ、H1GLOBAL株式会社
“Taisho Sakura, the Storm of Romance!” That Koubu (Ogami’s model) becomes a pocket watch! Limited production of 2026 pieces to mark the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars series
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- Sale price: 11,000 yen (including tax)
- Special limited production of 2026 pieces
- Established: Showa 60 (1985), January 18
- Capital: 50,000 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社 東栄、フルトンジャパン、SEGA、針神崎重工
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars series! A moon-phase wristwatch tracing the Taisho romantic era, in a special limited production of 2026 pieces
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- Limited to 2,026 pieces worldwide
- Sale price: 29,700 yen
- Price: 27,000 yen
- Capital: 50,000 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社 東栄、フルトンジャパン、SEGA
Helping children get active together: children’s sports classes to be held in August 2026
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Facts
- A total of 141 children, from first- through sixth-graders, took part over 2 days
- 65 children participated
- 76 children participated
Companies mentioned：沖縄アリーナ株式会社、沖縄バスケットボール株式会社
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Official licensed shop for the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya) opens
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Facts
- Mascot: 1,650 yen
- Towel handkerchief: 880 yen
Companies mentioned：ジェイアール東海高島屋、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ
Storyvord enters the Japanese market, opens applications for the “Japan Creator Fellowship” supporting 20 film and anime creators
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Facts
- 6-month fellowship
- Storyvord’s regular plan costs US$7,600 per year
- Access to technology worth up to a total of US$152,000
- Announced its entry into the Japanese market in September 2026
- Applications open: September 27, 2026
- Application deadline: November 30, 2026
- Program begins: January 2027
- Involved in more than 200 productions across more than 35 countries
Companies mentioned：Storyvord、Furious 7、The Crown
From “a grave is something to consider after death” to “decide for yourself while you’re still well.” More than 80% sign contracts during their lifetime; new section of a tree burial site opens in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture!
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Facts
- 64 new plots
- 517 plots to date
- 1,026 contracts signed
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨコカワ、ファミール常慶院、常慶院
Additional dates announced: Special sales event in Osaka’s Nakazakicho offers freshly made rich matcha madeleines, with 1820 sold in 24 hours!
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- A total of 11040 items sold in 10 days
- Freshly made MAMIDORI madeleine: ¥650 (tax included)
- MAMIDORI daifuku: ¥700 (tax included)
- MAMIDORI macarons: 550 yen (including tax)
- Imperfect MAMIDORI macarons: 432 yen (including tax)
Companies mentioned：MAMIDORI、合同会社firstfan、阪急うめだ本店、東和エンジニアリングビル、Google Map
Original神田カレーグランプリ2025「史上初W受賞」のオオドリーが下北沢へ！「スープカレー屋鴻オオドリー下北沢店」10月3日オープン
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- Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- 14 counter seats
- 1 table
Companies mentioned：スープカレー屋鴻オオドリー、スタースリー株式会社
The curry that won the “first-ever double award” at the Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2025 gets an upgrade: Jimbocho Odori unveils all 11 toppings starting October 1
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Facts
- “Japanese Black Wagyu and Two-Cheese Waterless Keema Curry” (1,650 yen including tax)
- From Oct. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：スタースリー株式会社、スープカレー屋 神保町オオドリー 神田駿河台店
A wagyu bistro in Nishi-Shinjuku is offering unlimited servings of 2 kinds of bread as an appetizer! Served with homemade whipped butter and maple syrup, for 550 yen including tax
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Facts
- 550 yen including tax
- Table use is limited to 2 hours
Companies mentioned：和牛食堂waigaya【s】、スタースリー株式会社
Original【酒税改正より、さらにお得に！】まるよし精肉店全店で「生ビール半額祭り」開催！10月1日〜8日の8日間限定
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- Draft beer (Asahi Super Dry): regular 499 yen (548 yen including tax) → 249 yen (274 yen including tax)
- Highballs and lemon sours: regular 399 yen (438 yen including tax) → 199 yen (219 yen including tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社MRホールディングス、まるよし精肉店、大衆酒場まるよし、鉄板肉食堂まるよし、鰻のまるよし、和牛のまるよし、大衆焼肉屋まるよし
Will work continue after the person responsible for using AI leaves? Practical guide released on handing over decisions and revisions
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Facts
- Organized in 20 pages
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社くるみバディ、株式会社くるみ
Original【岐阜駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)岐阜駅前店が2026年10月1日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！
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Facts
- 100 locations nationwide
- Expansion to 150 locations
- Original1回8,222円
- 2 years of follow-up support
- 8 minutes on foot
- Enrollment fee: ¥11,000
- Original部分痩せコース週1回（2ヶ月8回〜） / 39,600円(税込)/月
- Originalフルチェンジコース週2回（2ヶ月16回〜）/ 70,400円(税込)/月
- Premium course: 3 times a week (24 sessions over 2 months or more) / 132,000 yen (tax included) per month
- Meal support: 33,000 yen
- Lite: 2 sessions per month / 16,280 yen (tax included)
- Light: 4 sessions/month /28,
Companies mentioned：株式会社REJUVENATE、パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)
Original【上福岡駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)上福岡店が2026年10月1日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This will be the 18th location in Saitama Prefecture
- 100 locations nationwide
- Expansion to 150 locations
- 2 years of follow-up support
- 2 minutes’ walk from Kamifukuoka Station
- Original採用倍率約50倍
- Enrollment fee: 11,000 yen (including tax)
- Original部分痩せコース週1回（2ヶ月8回〜） / 39,600円(税込)/月
- Originalフルチェンジコース週2回（2ヶ月16回〜）/ 70,400円(税込)/月
- Premium course: 3 times a week (24 sessions over 2 months or more) / 132,000 yen (tax included) per month
- Meal support: 33,000 yen (including tax, first month)
- Light monthly plan
Companies mentioned：株式会社REJUVENATE、パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)
Original【三ツ境駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)三ツ境店が2026年10月15日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Its 22nd location in Kanagawa Prefecture
- 100 locations nationwide
- Expansion to 150 locations
- 2 years of follow-up support
- Enrollment fee: 11,000 yen (including tax)
- Original部分痩せコース週1回（2ヶ月8回〜） / 39,600円(税込)/月
- Originalフルチェンジコース週2回（2ヶ月16回〜）/ 70,400円(税込)/月
- Premium course: 3 times a week (24 sessions over 2 months or more) / 132,000 yen (tax included) per month
- Meal support: 33,000 yen (including tax, first month)
- Lite: 2 sessions per month / 16,280 yen (tax included)
- Lite: 4 sessions per month / 28,160 yen (tax included)
- Light: 8 sessions per month / ¥48,400 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社REJUVENATE、パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)
Original【島田駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)島田店が2026年10月15日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！
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Facts
- Original2026年10月15日に『パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)島田店』をオープン
- Its 4th location in Shizuoka Prefecture
- 100 locations nationwide in 3 and a half years since opening its first location
- Expand to 150 locations by August 2026, including confirmed openings
- Operating 125 locations nationwide
- Originalレビナは1回8,222円※
- ■Membership fee: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- Original部分痩せコース週1回（2ヶ月8回〜） / 39,600円(税込)/月
- Originalフルチェンジコース週2回（2ヶ月16回〜）/ 70,400円(税込)/月
- Premium course: 3 times a week (24 sessions over 2 months or more) / 132,000 yen (tax included) per month
- ■Meal support: ¥33,000 (tax included, first month)
Companies mentioned：株式会社REJUVENATE、パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)
【Abekawa Station】Personal gym パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shizuoka Abekawa location to open on Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu)! Free trial sessions available!
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Facts
- Opening パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shizuoka Abekawa location on Oct. 15, 2026
- The 5th location in Shizuoka Prefecture
- 100 locations nationwide
- Expansion to 150 locations
- Original基本は週2回・60分
- Original採用倍率約50倍
- Originalレビナは1回8,222円
- 2 years of follow-up support
- A 5-minute walk from Abekawa Station
- Operating 126 locations nationwide
- Enrollment fee: ¥11,000
- Original部分痩せコース週1回（2ヶ月8回〜） / 39,600円(税込)/月
- Originalフルチェンジコース週2回（2ヶ月16回
Companies mentioned：株式会社REJUVENATE、パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)
Light up 沖縄サントリーアリーナ in blue to mark International Sign Language Day
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Facts
- September 23, 2026
- September 23
Companies mentioned：沖縄アリーナ株式会社、沖縄サントリーアリーナ、世界ろう連盟
【World Championship team event winner heads to Chiba】Yuma Kurokawa to appear at Karin no Yu on Oct. 4 for PREMIUM AUFGUSS
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Facts
- ¥300 per session (tax included)
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ザファーム、ウェルビー
アールベルアンジェ四日市 announces a “montsuki hakama photo plan”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Member price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- General admission: ¥44,000 (tax included)
- Member price: ¥55,000 (tax included) and up
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベルコ、アールベルアンジェ四日市
Autumn appetite, all the toppings: “Autumn Fair” featuring mushrooms and sweet potatoes starts Sept. 27 in Osaka’s Sakaisuji-Honmachi
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Facts
- Chicken and mushroom takikomi rice ¥780 (tax included)
- Freshly butchered chicken with mushrooms and ponzu ¥680 (tax included)
- Freshly butchered chicken and mushrooms stir-fried with butter and soy sauce ¥980 (tax included)
- Sweet potato potage ¥780 (tax included)
- Sweet potato brûlée ¥780 (tax included)
- Sweet potato Mont Blanc ¥880 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社N・I、純国産馬刺しと朝引き鶏 にほんいち 大阪堺筋本町店
【Experiential company information session】Enjoy 十四代 too! 日本酒原価酒蔵’s “Sake Gathering for Ages 20–21” to be held at its Shinjuku Main Store from 13:00 on Oct. 11 (Sun)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 【Sake Gathering for Ages 20–21: ¥1,000 (tax included)】
- Limited to 20 participants
- Starts at 13:00 and is scheduled to end at 15:00 on Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun)
Companies mentioned：日本酒原価酒蔵、株式会社ビリオンフーズ
Toi Toi Toi releases new song “Endless treasure” for streaming; December tour across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka also announced
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Facts
- Release date: Sept. 27, 2026 (Sun)
- Dec. 16 (Wed), Yogibo META VALLEY, Osaka Prefecture
- Dec. 17 (Thu), ell.FITS ALL, Aichi Prefecture
- Dec. 29 (Tue), Shinagawa Intercity Hall, Tokyo
Companies mentioned：Toi Toi Toi、ABEMA、アソビシステム、PEAK SPOT